How to pronounce tsipouro
Say it like TSIP-uu-roh. Tsipouro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSIP).
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US American/ˈtsɪpʊroʊ/TSIP-uu-roh
UK British/ˈtsɪpʊrəʊ/TSIP-uu-roh
- TSIP
- uu
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsipouro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tsipouro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TSIP-uu-roh.
What does tsipouro mean?
noun
- A Greek alcoholic spirit distilled from marc or pomace, similar to grappa.
Questions about saying tsipouro
How do you pronounce tsipouro?
Say TSIP-uu-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsɪpʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtsɪpʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsipouro?
Tsipouro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSIP). Broken into parts: TSIP · uu · roh.
Is tsipouro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtsɪpʊrəʊ/ (TSIP-uu-roh).